Catamaran Mistertong video
#238 A new lease on life for new adventures...
July 25, 2026 · 42 min · 9K views
What this video covers
The owners of the catamaran Mistertong perform extensive hull preparation and painting while the vessel is hauled out for refit. The project involves sanding the entire hull, including the under-nacelle areas and the inner and outer topsides, to prepare for a new paint scheme.0:32 The crew mixes polyurethane paint using a ratio of three volumes of paint to one volume of hardener, plus 10% thinner.7:23 They apply the white paint to the hull sides using rollers, noting that the coverage is efficient and leaves a significant surplus.9:05 After masking, they apply a secondary color to the bow sections.12:53 The team also prepares the hull for a future Coppercoat application, ensuring the surface is clean and protected from potential rain by using plastic sheeting.27:56 They plan to address minor finishing work and additional repairs, such as window seals, in subsequent stages.5:35 The owners clarify that they intend to add a "2.0" suffix to the boat's name as a personal aesthetic choice without changing the official registration.32:12
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